When we have known a couple for years before we photograph their wedding it makes it just that much more fun! Amanda works at a school we photograp…
Yet again I have been trusted to photograph a special moment in a family members’ life. Molly and Spencer let me photograph their wedding and now a…
As any seasoned Missourian knows, the weather in March can be pretty unpredictable. Within just a few days the weather can fluctuate 30 degrees or…
It may not be easy pulling double duty as both Matron-of-Honor and photographer for your younger sister’s wedding, but I wouldn’t have had it any o…
We have encountered all types of couples after being in business for over 40 years. Some call years ahead planning a wedding and want to secure the…
Jordan and Morgan came in to look at wedding photography and noticed that our packages were not exactly what they were needed for their wedding day…
Lauren and Patrick have seen our wedding work from other family members we have photographed. When they started the search for a photographer they …
Benton makes our hearts soar! We did photos of him when he was born so it’s exciting to see him come into the studio walking like a big guy. With d…
Clare is now 8 months old, shocking how fast time goes. It seems like we just did her newborn photos and now she is sitting up like such a big girl…
Photographing kids can sometimes be a challenge, but other times it is as easy as it gets. Charlie was ready for his 1 year session and did a perfe…
Jennifer contacted us long before Jackson arrived. We photographed her wedding and she knew she wanted us to photograph her first born. Brian and J…
I met Julie at a family party years ago because she is my husband’s cousin. When she and Tony got married I was happy that they called to have me p…
Joan wanted a family photo while everyone was in town for a birthday party. The original plan was to get the birthday boy – her husband – out of th…
Trustin stopped by our studio a few weeks ago looking for some information about our sessions. He came back with Sara and their son Radwin to tour …
Otie has grown so much in the past year. I see him from time to time over the year when he plays with my sons, but being a mommy makes it harder to…
Ana called hoping to get in a session before the holidays…of course we can do that! We are happy to find a time for our clients to get in for photo…
Kate and her mom came in shortly after her mom came in the office with her sister. Lucky mom, her daughters got married only 7 weeks apart. This fa…
Angie and Corey are a very easy going couple who like to keep planning simple. When you plan a wedding it can easily get overwhelming and stressful…
Lauren contacted us because, as with many of our clients, she had experience with us from a family members wedding. We did her sister’s wedding and…
Danielle and Dane met us when we did her brother’s wedding a few years ago. She knew she wanted us to do her wedding photos but first we had to get…
Each year we attend two bridal shows at the convention center downtown. There is a two day event in January because lots of engagements happen over…
Kristin and Tim set up an engagement session while they were in the studio selecting a wedding package. They came in to talk about the wedding det…
We work with Jessica’s dad Mark at Notre Dame High School, so when he said his daughter was looking for a wedding photographer we were very excited…
Taking engagement photos is always fun, but it is extra special when you get to take them for your sister and travel to a different city as well! …
Cold weather could not dampen our plans for Frances’ three year photos! Fall is such a beautiful time to take family photos, and we had originally…
Jordan and Ryan picked the end of October for their wedding for a few reasons including the fact that the past few years it has been a great weeken…
Leslie was in a wedding we photographed a few years ago. She knew when she got engaged exactly who to ask for a referral. We meet many brides at br…
When planning a wedding there are lots of details to consider. I don’t consider photography a detail because that is a big part of the day but look…
What a difference a year makes – Dan has grown so much over the past year. This talkative 7 year old has been in our birthday club since he was bor…
I have met many babies but I can honestly say I have never met one with a name that was a combination of mom and dad’s name. Brenna was such a beau…
Katie and Travis wanted a photographer that was familiar with their venue as well as someone that would take photos without being pushing. We were …
When we work with families for a second or even third time it makes the wedding day so much fun! Kelly got engaged and then shortly after saw us at…
Well it may have taken this couple twelve years to get here but it was worth the wait. Krysta was bustling around on the morning of the wedding ge…
We donate gift certificates to the area schools that support our business. First of all we feel that all families should have a professional portra…
Meghan has had an appointment scheduled for Catherine’s 1 year photos for a while. She knew that our evenings in October would go fast and wanted t…
When we schedule a wedding we find out how they first heard about our studio. When Ellen started looking for a photographer her mom, Barb, suggeste…
Sept. 30th was the perfect day for Lauren and Bob’s wedding. St. Ambrose Catholic Church was the setting for this beautiful wedding. The bride’s …
Allison and Devin came into the studio looking for a wedding photographer that would pay attention to details, have a great time and become a speci…
Amanda and Chris are a great couple to work with and I’m very excited to start off with an amazing engagement session. Looking forward to the weddi…
Ashley and Chris were a pleasure to work with during the engagement session so we knew the wedding day wouldn’t be any different. Engagement Photos…
Courtney and Steven came in to our office looking for a photographer that would enjoy a relaxed outdoor wedding, someone able to capture all the sm…
Yet again another great session with Brendan. We met the family at the park and when they arrived Brendan was sleeping, we all hoped that we dad wo…
After years of coming to the studio and parks in our area we thought it would be a great idea to go to Aiden and Noah’s house. We are always willin…
It has been great getting to know Maggie and Ben over the past year and a half. We met mom and dad when we did wedding photos. They remembered our …
Mary came into the studio ready to work with us for her wedding day. She had been planning many things all at one, with her fiancé, Kendall, away a…
Always, Always exciting to get a call from a past wedding couple that have expanded their family. They have welcomed a baby into their lives and wa…
Kevin called the office about a month ago saying he was getting married and wanted to set up a time to bring his fiancé Sara in to talk with us. He…
Kellie has been so loyal to us over the years. After her wedding she started bringing in her first baby for newborn photos to join the birthday clu…
It seems like it has been a long time since Tyler and I had talked about setting up and appointment for Ayden’s birthday club photos. I think it’s …
Jessie and Daniel kept their wedding close to home just like their Engagement Session It was great for us to travel to them again for the wedding b…
Engagement sessions are a great way to get to know you. We enjoy spending time with you learning about how you interact with each other, what makes…
Julie and David found us through friends, we were excited when they called to sit down and talk about their wedding plans. The timing of their day …
What do you do about the heat when your child has a summer birthday and you want to get photos taken. We would not suggest skipping it because phot…
A neighborhood wedding is so much fun because we know so many people! It is great to see everyone come together in celebration for a couple they ha…
We would like to welcome you to St. Louis! Megan and her family just recently moved to St. Louis. She contacted us because her husband needed a pho…
Getting a session in before rain is always a joy, or maybe working through the rain while it is happening during the session. Either way when we ge…
Jennifer got our name from her sister-in-law who has been using our services since her wedding. She is always telling people she knows about our bi…
Amy and Mike heard of our studio from another family member that used us years ago. They were so pleased with the service and quality that they sti…
Engagement photos are a very important part of your wedding planning! Not only do they give you a chance to work with your photographer before you…
Newborn photos are important and many people are tempted to go with the least expensive photographer they can find because they only want a few pic…
Josh and Kaitlin met us at a wedding show. We had a connection which brought them into the office for a more personal meeting. We talked about all …
Mary has wanted a family photo including everyone for as long as she can remember. With family out of town and new grandkids adding up the stars ju…
Kids love to play pretend, we encourage that during our sessions. If they have a favorite toy, costume or item that they want to bring along go for…
Just a few short weeks ago I did a pregnancy session for Taylor.
We knew her baby girl would be here soon but wanted to wait until she arrived …
It’s not something people always remember, but taking senior photos is not just for high school graduates! Your college graduation is a very excit…
St. Louis weather is just so unpredictable. I wish that we were able to pinpoint the perfect days and use them to photograph outside. When you’re p…
Babies just grow so very fast and I am lucky enough to see them often and watch them change. Catherine had a newborn session just a short 7 months …
Jim contacted us because he wanted to give his wife the best mother’s day gift he could think of getting. A family session with him and their three…
This is the second time we have had the opportunity to photograph Anders and his family. We hope this continues because they are all so great to wo…
Erica was lucky enough to win a gift certificate from a local trivia night. We love to donate to the local events and then meet new families that l…
The weather forecasted a day of rain and clouds for Lisa and Josh.
So far, so good, as we arrived at the MAGNOLIA salon on the morning of the wedd…
We have been looking forward to the wedding of Amanda and Paul for awhile because the engagement session was so much fun. Also because we knew that…
40 years….yes we have been in business for 40 years! Many things have changed in those years just in the technical aspect of our daily lives– color…
One day in January I got an email from Tammy saying her niece was getting married. The photographer she had used in the past was no longer doing we…
It is amazing to watch the kids grow up and Brendan will be no exception. We met him when he was only a few days old for his newborn session. Caitl…
We have said it before but it’s always worth mentioning again…don’t ever miss the moments! Lacy called us hoping to come in right away for a sessio…
The past few weeks we have been busy with our spring sessions. We are always excited for this time of year because it add an extra element of fun t…
For a photographer there’s nothing more fun than getting to go to a new location for photos! While St. Louis has many wonderful spots to go to, s…
Lindsay received a gift certificate from a local school auction. We donate to area schools to help them raise money. This also gives us a chance to…
We met Kelly back in 2012 when her cousin Stephanie got married and she was a bridesmaid. We had such a great time with the whole wedding party and…
What do you do when you are in town visiting family…have a family portrait taken by Ravetta’s of course! When Dan was in visiting last year his mom…
Investing in a newborn photographer is something that you should decide on after you do some research and find someone that fits with what you are …
Once again we have been blessed to work with one of our wedding couples as they have started growing their family. Ariel and Joel welcomed Benton a…
When searching for a photographer there are a few questions you should ask. We wanted to answer them for you:
Can I see some of your recent work?
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Suzette called about a month before her wedding event. She wanted to capture the moments and having worked with us in the past she knew exactly who…
When your baby turns one they are no longer a baby, they are now a toddler and soon going to be a considered a kid. Growing up is something that ha…
Finding the right newborn photographer can be a challenge. This market is saturated with photographers, so how do you make a decision? Well one opt…
Photographing a newborn session is a special event and we are honored when we get a call to be a part of these moments. Choosing who will photograp…
When a new baby arrives we are happy to get the call to schedule a newborn session. It is even more exciting when it is a couple we worked with for…
When setting up a newborn session it is best to have it done within the first 10 days if possible. We suggest for parents to call prior to the arri…
I truly love photographing a surprise engagement. We are contacted by the groom to be and he wants to set up a way to photograph the moment he asks…
Kevin stopped in our office one day saying his wife Marleen put him in charge of finding a photographer to take a family photo while everyone was t…
Time and time again we say that we create relationships with our clients. We met Melanie when she was in high school. She attended a school that we…
One of the best parts of being a photographer is getting to work outside as much as we do. We don’t get the opportunity to do that as often in the…
Daniel contacted us to photograph a special event, it was a last minute event but we are always happy to help if we are available. He had a perfect…
We really can’t speak enough about the loyalty of our clients and the friendships that are created. Customers that have worked with us for wedding …
Each year we are happy to see birthday club kids come back for their yearly photos, Brendon and Robyn are no exception. The birthday club starts wh…
Loyalty is a strong feeling of support. We are very loyal to our customers by being available when needed, responding quickly to messages and above…
Lacey wanted to keep the wedding planning simple. She knew she had found the man for her, Brenden, and it didn’t matter where they got married. The…
We have mentioned it before but must mention again how grateful we are for almost 40 years of business. This now means that we are photographing a …
We are always glad to have previous customers return for more photos with us! Often it is when something new and exciting is happening in their li…
Debbie and her family are from out of town. They decided that St. Louis was in the middle of the family’s current locations so they planned on meet…
One day I am outside doing an engagement session in 80 degree weather and then the next day it is 40 degrees and windy! I wouldn’t expect anything …
Lynn and Doug were looking for some unique ideas when searching for a photographer. We talked about all the locations we could go in Belleville and…
During a wedding last spring we met Julie, she was part of the wedding party. After working with us she knew exactly where to go for her wedding ph…
One wonderful aspect of photographing weddings is getting the opportunity to work with the same family multiple times! Last summer we photographed…
We were very excited to receive a call from Lauren that she needed a wedding photographer! Her dad and Lou have been friends for a long time, so wh…
Laurie was fortunate enough to win a gift certificate from one of our donations. It was a perfect reason to get the family together for photos. Hav…